Audiovox CDM 8900 Owner's Manual

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CDM-8900USC
2003.12.11
8:53 PM
REV.00 USC
5U010000308
555 Wireless Boulevard ¥ Hauppauge, New York 11788
800.229.1235 ¥ www.audiovox.com ¥ LTCLOM281
'2003 Audiovox Communications Corporation
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  • Page 1 CDM-8900USC 2003.12.11 8:53 PM Page 1 REV.00 USC 5U010000308 555 Wireless Boulevard ¥ Hauppauge, New York 11788 800.229.1235 ¥ www.audiovox.com ¥ LTCLOM281 '2003 Audiovox Communications Corporation Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME Thank you for choosing the up-to-date CDM-8900, our new model, developed by top researchers to support the CDMA2000 1X system through Qualcomm-manufactured MSM6050 chips and CDMA technologies. This product allows for high speed communication services, such as web browsing, data & fax services, and a GUI animation menu.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS MSG. GROUP ...42 ADD NEW MSG. GROUP ...42 CHANGE MSG. GROUP NAME...43 SEND MSG. GROUP...43 ERASE GROUP ...43 MY PHONE # ...44 RECENT CALLS ...45 ALL CALLS...45 MISSED CALLS ...46 RECEIVED CALLS ...47 DIALED CALLS ...48 CALL TIMERS ...49 LAST CALL...49 ALL CALLS...49 HOME CALLS ...49...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENT SAVED ...104 SAVED...104 QUICK TEXT ...105 QUICK TEXT ...105 ERASE ALL ...106 ERASE MESSAGES...106 SETTINGS...107 AUTO SAVE...107 Chapter 6 SAVE SENT MSG...107 PHOTO RECEIVE ...107 AUTO ERASE...107 AUTO ERASE INBOX...107 AUTO ERASE OUTBOX ...108 DEFAULT CALL BACK...108 ALERT ...108 EDIT SIGNATURE...109 DIRECT VIEW...109...
  • Page 5: Inside The Package

    INSIDE THE PACKAGE This package should include all items pictured below. If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the phone. AC Charger Handset Standard Battery User Manual Belt Clip Handstrap HANDSET DESCRIPTION This phone is a tri mode (800 MHz AMPS/CDMA, 1900 MHz PCS) CDMA2000 1X digital phone with camera and web browsing capabilities.
  • Page 6: The Function Keys

    HANDSET DESCRIPTION Display Indicators See page 9 for a list of icons. Text & Graphic area Soft Key Indications Shows the functions currently assigned to each soft key and displays some icons. Contacts Menu Short Press : Camera Menu. Long Press : Camera Preview.
  • Page 7: Battery Usage

    BATTERY USAGE Data Only Receives an async. call as a voice call. GPS Icon Indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled/enabled. Phone is in the 1x service area. Scratch Pad Displays when scratchpad is in use during a call. Unread Web Message Read Web Message Web Message + Text Message...
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery With The Handset

    BATTERY USAGE CHARGING THE BATTERY WITH THE HANDSET Place the handset (with battery attached) into the charger. It is more efficient to charge the battery with the phone turned off. PCS AND 1X BATTERY TIMES The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration. AMPS Battery Capacity STD 1000 mAh...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Basic Operation

    MEMO Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATION This chapter addresses and explains the basic features of your phone including. TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF ACCESSING THE MENU MENU SUMMARY BASIC FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL...
  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On / Off

    TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF TURNING THE PHONE ON Press and hold , until your “Power On” logo appears and the tone sounds. • To select a logo, refer to page 60 for more details. • If “Password” appears on the display enter your 4-digit password to unlock your phone.
  • Page 11: Menu Summary

    MENU SUMMARY 1. Find 1. By Name 2. By Number 2. Add New 3. Group 4. Speed Dial 5. Msg. Group 6. My Phone # 1. All Calls 2. Missed Calls 3. Received Calls 4. Dialed Calls 5. Call Timers 1.
  • Page 12: Basic Functions

    MENU SUMMARY 5. Others 1. Answer Options 1. Call Answer 2. Active Flip 3. Auto Answer 2. Auto Retry Retry Time Repeat 3. Language 4. Voice Privacy 5. TTY Mode 6. Location 6. System 1. Set Mode 2. Nam Setting 1.
  • Page 13: Speaker Phone

    BASIC FUNCTIONS SPEAKER PHONE To activate the speaker phone in idle, answering or calling modes, press and hold The phone returns to normal (Speaker phone off) after ending a call or when the phone is turned off and back on. PAUSE FEATURE Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail, calling cards).
  • Page 14: Call Waiting Function

    BASIC FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING FUNCTION Notifies you of an incoming call when you are already on a call by sounding a beep tone and displaying the caller’s phone number. To answer another call while on the phone, press . This places the first call on hold. To switch back to the first caller, press again.
  • Page 15: During A Call

    DURING A CALL To display menu options during a call, press MESSAGING Enables to send a message (SMS) during a call. Press [MENU] MUTE (UNMUTE) The caller can not hear your or any sound from your side, while you can hear his or her voice. Press [MENU] To deactivate, press...
  • Page 16: Making An Emergency Call

    MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL This 911 feature puts the phone in the Emergency Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911. It also operates in the lock mode and out of the service area. 911 IN LOCK MODE The 911 call service is available even in the lock mode.
  • Page 17: Storing A Phone Number

    STORING A PHONE NUMBER The phone book stores up to 300 entries. Enter phone # and press [SAVE]. Choose “New Contact” or “Existing Contact”. Press [OK] to select. The Phone # will appear next to a list of icons. The name of the icon is displayed above the list. Use the Navigation Key to choose the type of # you’re adding, as indicated by the icon.
  • Page 18: Standard Input Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS STANDARD INPUT MODE Use the digit keys to enter letters, numbers and characters. Enter letters using the keypad as follows: Repetitions Repetitions Repetitions Repetitions Keypad Time 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 9WXYZ...
  • Page 19: Numeric Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS NUMERIC MODE Allows you to enter numbers. Press [MODE] until the current input mode changes to the “NUM (Numeric mode)”. To enter a number, press a digit key. SYMBOL MODE Allows you to enter symbols. Press [MODE] until the “Symbols (Symbol mode)”...
  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Menu Function

    MEMO Chapter 4 MENU FUNCTION This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your phone. PHONE BOOK RECENT CALLS EASYEDGE MOBILE WEB MEDIA GALLERY SETTINGS UTILITIES CAMERA...
  • Page 21: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK Stores up to 300 entries, each of which can be assigned to a group. Entries can be retrieved by name, phone number or group. FIND Retrieves an entry by name and number, and calls by simply pressing BY NAME Press [MENU] The list of names in your phone book is...
  • Page 22: Add New

    PHONE BOOK ADD NEW Adds a new entry. To add a new entry to the phone book, press [MENU] To enter a name or number, use the Navigation Key to select the phone book field. PHONE BOOK FIELD : Name/Group/Mobile/Home/Office/Pager/Fax/Email/ Wireless Addr./Ringer/Msg.Ringer/Graphic/Memo/ Set Secret.
  • Page 23: Speed Dial

    PHONE BOOK SPEED DIAL In idle mode, calls can be placed to numbers stored in speed dial by pressing & holding the last digit of speed dial # on the keypad. Press [MENU] To assign a phone number to a location, select the location and press [SET].
  • Page 24: My Phone

    PHONE BOOK MY PHONE # To display your phone number and service provider (U.S.Cellular): Press [MENU] To return to the previous page, press [OK]. RECENT CALLS In idle mode, you can access recent calls by pressing [MENU] ALL CALLS Displays information about the ten most recently all numbers. To see a list of the 10 most recently all numbers, press [MENU]...
  • Page 25: Missed Calls

    RECENT CALLS MISSED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently missed calls. Place a call to a missed call number by simply pressing To see a list of the 20 most recently missed calls, press [MENU] . If the number is already stored in your phone book, only the name appears.
  • Page 26: Dialed Calls

    RECENT CALLS DIALED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently dialed numbers. Place a call to a dialed call by simply pressing To see a list of the 20 most recently dialed numbers, press [MENU] If the number is already stored in your phone book, only the name appears.
  • Page 27: Roam Calls

    RECENT CALLS ROAM CALLS Displays talk time of roaming calls. Press [MENU] To view the time of the following items: Voice Call Data/Fax Call To reset the timer, press [RESET]. To return to the previous page, press [OK]. CUMULATIVE CALLS Displays talk time of all incoming and outgoing calls, excluding web access calls.
  • Page 28: Applying Melodies/Wallpapers

    EASYEDGE APPLYING MELODIES/WALLPAPERS Downloaded melody ringers apply to several functions including the Downloaded melody ringers apply to several functions including the incoming call alert, new text message alert, alarm clock and incoming call alert, new text message alert, alarm clock and scheduler alarm.
  • Page 29: Media Gallery

    MEDIA GALLERY IMAGES GRAPHICS Press [MENU] Press [MENU] to select 1.Erase, 2.Erase All, 3.Change Title. Scroll through the captured pictures to display the picture you want to send and press [SEND]. To access the “New Photo Msg” editor, see “New Photo Msg” on page 98. 4.1 To send text message, press [SEND].
  • Page 30: Settings

    SETTINGS Customizes your phone and optimizes performance through a variety of settings. SOUNDS Sets Ringer Type, Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer, Tone Length and Etiquette. RINGER TYPE To select a ringer type for incoming calls: RINGER Press [MENU] Select “Ringer” with the Navigation Key. Left or Right key: Select “Ring Tones”...
  • Page 31: Alert

    SETTINGS SPEAKER PHONE To adjust speaker volume: Press [MENU] Adjusts the speaker phone volume using the Navigation Key. Level1-5 (Min- , Max- To save, press [OK]. ALERT When set, this setting alerts you to the following handset changes: MINUTE Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. Press [MENU] Select “Off”...
  • Page 32: Display

    SETTINGS DISPLAY Allows you to customize display. MENU STYLE To select a display menu style. Press [MENU] Select “Fold”, “Grid” or “List” with the Navigation Key and press [OK] to save it. GRAPHICS To select an LCD display: WALLPAPER Press [MENU] Select “Flower”, “Digital Clock1,2”, “Analog Clock1,2”...
  • Page 33: Greeting Message

    SETTINGS GREETING MESSAGE To input a personal greeting: Press [MENU] Select “Msg”, “Font Color”, “Background Color” or “Entry Message” with the Navigation Key. Press [OK]. Msg: On/Off. Font Color: White, Blue, Dark blue, Magenta, Gray, Black. Background Color: Transparent, White, Blue, Yellow, Gray, Black.
  • Page 34: Security

    SETTINGS SECURITY Prevents unauthorized use of your phone. The following settings can be restricted: PHONE LOCK Prevents others from using your phone without permission. When locked, calls cannot be made and the menu cannot be accessed without entering the password. Press [MENU] and enter “Password”.
  • Page 35: Change Code

    SETTINGS DATA CALL Restricts data calls from being placed. Press [MENU] and enter “Password”. Press and select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the Navigation Key. Allow: Allows data calls. Restrict: Restricts data calls. To save, press [OK]. 900 #’S Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. Press [MENU] and enter “Password”.
  • Page 36: Erase All

    SETTINGS ERASE ALL Clears all phone book, downloads, and photo gallery entries. Press [MENU] and enter “Password”. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. Press Select “Phone Book”, “Downloads” or “Photo Gallery” with right soft key and press [OK] to erase it.
  • Page 37: Others

    SETTINGS OTHERS ANSWER OPTIONS CALL ANSWER To select an answer mode: Press [MENU] Select “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the Navigation Key. Any Key: Press any key to answer an incoming call except , and Send Key: Press only to answer a call.
  • Page 38: Language

    SETTINGS LANGUAGE Selects the language in which letters are displayed on screen. Press [MENU] Select either “English” or “Spanish” with the Navigation Key. To save, press [OK]. VOICE PRIVACY Enhances voice privacy and avoids tapping during a call. Press [MENU] Select “Standard”...
  • Page 39: Nam Setting

    SETTINGS NAM SETTING Enables Auto NAM (Number Assignment Modules) or manually selects a NAM. AUTO NAM Automatically switches phone to proper NAM when you have multiple NAM registrations. Press [MENU] Select “Yes” or “No” then, press [OK] to save it. CHANGE NAM Changes the NAM used by the phone when you have multiple registrations.
  • Page 40: Utilities

    UTILITIES EVENT Sets an event and reminds you of that event. ADD PLAN Press [MENU] Move the Navigation Key left, right, up or down to choose a date in the calendar and press To select alarm options press the Navigation key downwards.
  • Page 41: Memo Pad

    UTILITIES DATE SETTING Use the keypad to change or enter the date for the alarm then press [OK]. TIME SETTING Use the keypad to set a time for the event and to select AM or PM then press [OK]. SETTING Use the Navigation key to select a setting for the alarm (Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Off) then press...
  • Page 42: Calculator

    UTILITIES CALCULATOR To access the calculator: Press [MENU] Follow the instructions below to calculate (8*6)/4-2.5 Input 8. Move the Navigation Key rightward. Input 6 and press the Navigation Key. Move it leftward. Input 4 and press the Navigation Key. Move it downward. Input 2 and press the to input (.).
  • Page 43: Camera

    CAMERA TAKE A PHOTO Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the Camera Mode and take pictures when the phone is open. TAKING A PICTURE FROM THE MENU Press [MENU] or press the side...
  • Page 44: Photo Gallery

    CAMERA PHOTO GALLERY Your phone enters Review Mode after taking a picture. Press [MENU] In Review Mode you can view all the pictures you have taken,store selected images in your phone, send pictures to the message, delete images and access additional picture options.
  • Page 45: Flash (Special Sales)

    CAMERA FLASH (SPECIAL SALES) TO USE FLASH 1. Remove the protective cap. - Hold the flash unit securely between thumb and pointer finger. With other hand, place thumb over plastic protective cap and press downward. (similar to if you were breaking in half, see figure 1).
  • Page 46: Chapter 5. Voice Service

    MEMO Chapter 5 VOICE SERVICE This chapter addresses Voice Service, an advanced feature that allows you to place calls using your voice. With Voice Memo (VM) you can record voice messages and set the Answering Machine. Topics include: VOICE RECOGNITION MODE VOICE TOOLS MENU...
  • Page 47: Voice Recognition Mode

    VOICE RECOGNITION MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls using your voice and to record voice memos. Press and hold until your phone turns to Voice Recognition mode. The display to the right will appear when the phone turns on Voice Recognition mode. NAME Press and hold until your phone turns to...
  • Page 48: Voice Dial

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE DIAL Press [MENU] to start Voice Tools menu. To enter a voice dial, press 1.1. To record a voice dial, press Instructions will be displayed and you will hear “Name Please”. 1.2. To recording name, and Instructions will be displayed.
  • Page 49: Voice Setting

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE SETTING SET ACTIVE Allows the user to activate or deactivate voice dial service. Press [MENU] and select “Set Active”. Select “Active Flip” or “Send Key” with the Navigation Key. To save, press [OK]. HFK MODE While using the Hands Free Kit, activates or deactivates the voice recognition function.
  • Page 50: When A New Message Arrives

    WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES The following display appears when a new message arrives. To display the message, press [READ]. VOICE MAIL Displays the number of voice mails and accesses them by pressing To access your voice mail, press [MENU] NEW TEXT MSG To send a new message: Press...
  • Page 51: New Photo Msg

    NEW PHOTO MSG To send a new picture message: Press [MENU] To take a picture, press [OK]. (Please refer to page 82 for more details on taking a photo.) Input a receivers phone number and press Press [MENU] to select 1.Find, 2.Save, 3.Msg. Group Input a new text message and press [OK].
  • Page 52: Save To Contact

    INBOX 4. SAVE TO CONTACT Press 5. SAVE TO SAVED To save the text message in your phone, press “Save to Saved”. Press 6. SAVE TO QUICK TEXT Press 7. BLOCK SENDER To register the phone number or e-mail that needs to be blocked or unblocked enter either the phone number or e-mail then pressing To block all incoming messages from addresses on block list, press...
  • Page 53: Save To Contact

    OUTBOX 3. SAVE TO CONTACT Press 4. SAVE TO SAVED Press 5. LOCK & UNLOCK To lock or unlock the text message, press “Lock/Unlock”. Select “Lock” to lock the message or “Unlock” to unlock the message, then press 6. STATE To display the status of an outbox message, press WEB ALERTS...
  • Page 54: Saved

    SAVED SAVED Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. Press [MENU] Select a text message with the Navigation Key and press [OK]. The text message is displayed. Press [MENU]. 3.1 If the text message is saved from the “Inbox” menu, this screen will be displayed. To select inbox menu: reply, reply with copy, forward, save to contact, save to quick text, block sender,...
  • Page 55: Erase All

    ERASE ALL ERASE MESSAGES Press [MENU] 1. To erase all the inbox messages, press Erases old inbox or entire inbox. 2. To erase all the outbox messages, press Erases old outbox or entire outbox. 3. To erase the saved messages, press Select “OK”...
  • Page 56: Auto Erase Outbox

    SETTINGS AUTO ERASE OUTBOX Press [MENU] Press Select “Disable” or “Enable” with Navigation Key. Press [OK]. DEFAULT CALL BACK Edits a default call back number so that the recipient can call back or reply. Press [MENU] Press Input a call back number, then press [OK].
  • Page 57: Block Or Unblock

    SETTINGS BLOCK OR UNBLOCK Press [MENU] Then press Select “Block”, “Unblock” or “View List of Blocked Address” with the Navigation Key. BLOCK: Enter the address to block. UNBLOCK: Enter the address to remove from block. VIEW LIST OF BLOCKED ADDRESS: Display the blocked list on LCD.
  • Page 58: Start Internet Browser

    START INTERNET BROWSER ACCESS THE INTERNET To start your Internet browser and access websites through your wireless handset press [MENU] BROWSER MENU The browser menu lists the actions necessary to operate the browser, press [MENU] or press to access the browser menu. BACK To return to the previous page, press [MENU]...
  • Page 59: Settings

    BROWSER MENU SETTINGS Displays Browser Menu Settings. To select “Settings”, press [MENU] , then press HOMEPAGE Enables you to change the homepage. To select “Homepage”, press PROXY Enables you to select another WAP PROXY. To select “Set UP.Link”, press CIRCUIT LINGER To select “Circuit Linger”...
  • Page 60: Chapter 8. Safety And Warranty

    MEMO Chapter 8 SAFETY AND WARRANTY This chapter addresses the safety guidelines and precautions to follow when operating your phone. Before operating your phone, please be aware of all the safety details. This chapter contains the terms and conditions of services and the warranty for your phone.
  • Page 61: Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 62: Electronic Devices

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. PACEMAKERS The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 63: Precautions

    DO NOT use unauthorized accessories. DO NOT disassemble the phone or its accessories. If service or repair is required, return unit to an authorized Audiovox cellular service center. If unit is disassembled, the risk of electric shock or fire may result.
  • Page 64: Sar Information

    SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
  • Page 65: Fda Consumer Update

    FDA CONSUMER UPDATE U.S. Food and Drug Administration -Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
  • Page 66 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and De-velopment Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic or- ganizations.
  • Page 67: Protect Your Warranty

    Many companies are making look alike accessories and in some cases, promoting that their product is equal to or better than the Audiovox product. Be careful. Some of these products may not be compatible to use with your Audiovox product and may damage the unit or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 68 This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. IN USA : AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA : AUDIOVOX CANADA LTD.
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